Which of the following changes contributes to the danger of dehydration in the elderly client?
1. Constipation and atherosclerosis of the brain
2. Decreased basal metabolic rate and decreased skeletal muscle mass
3. Diminished gastrointestinal mucus and slowed peristalsis
4. Less-active thirst mechanism and atrophied kidneys
Question 2
The nurse is caring for a patient who is an ovolactovegetarian. The nurse understands that this patient's food intake is limited to:
1. Fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables
2. Eggs, fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables
3. Dairy products, fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables
4. Eggs, dairy products, fruits, grains, nuts, and vegetables
Establishing a caring and trusting relationship helps the client come to terms with a terminal illne
The nurse uses a noninvasive bladder ultrasound to measure the client’s bladder volume.
Client receiving hemodialysis.
A physician is performing a colonoscopy on a client and viewing the internal structures of the colon
Measuring the client’s weight with a standard platform scale
Approaching the client for the ophthalmoscopic exam